THE MEZZ MEZZROW COLLECTION, 1928-55

A clarinetist and saxophonist, bandleader and entrepreneur primarily associated with New Orleans and Dixieland jazz, Mezzrow's distinctive style and penchant for ensemble performance is brought to a new generation with this 45-track collection. Covering nearly 30 years of output, it features collaborations with major players like Fats Waller, Sidney Bechet, and Tommy Ladnier. Two CDs.